Roots Manuva ponders about his musical tastes maturing, opening for Will Young at a festival, and how he is adjusting to an industry more concerned with MySpace hits than record sales. [Interview: Tyler Grisham]

Lyyke Li, having just released her debut LP stateside, tries to get set up with her favorite TV actor, explains why she gets a little intimidated in record shops, and swears she did not take drugs at a recent summer festival. [Interview: Tyler Grisham]

Part two of our 2008 Pitchfork Music Festival recap includes photos of the entire day's sets and interviews with Titus Andronicus, A Hawk and a Hacksaw, Jay Reatard, Icy Demons, Dizzee Rascal, Vampire Weekend, !!!, the Hold Steady, No Age, and Animal Collective.

Whether by patiently telling a drawn-out story, putting a surprising twist on a tired form, getting over on sheer force of personality, or being just gloriously messed up, these videos immediately jumped to the front of a very long line, demanded our attention, and stayed with us throughout the year.